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Researchers have developed a new type of solar cell, using a special cesium salt to precisely control the material’s structure, achieving a certified world-record efficiency of 26.61%. This breakthrough pushes perovskite solar cells closer to commercial viability, offering a path to cheaper and more powerful solar panels.
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A new seawater-based system uses a specially designed catalyst to convert nitrate pollution into ammonia fertilizer with over 90% efficiency, while simultaneously producing a valuable disinfectant. This dual-output process provides a sustainable way to treat wastewater and create useful chemicals, potentially lowering the cost of green ammonia production.
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Scientists have created a new mathematical model that directly links a material’s thermoelectric performance to its basic electronic properties, simplifying the search for better heat-to-electricity converters. This provides a clearer roadmap for engineers to design more efficient materials for waste heat recovery and solid-state cooling.
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